Post by chief_cook2 on Feb 8, 2003 11:50:44 GMT -6
Servings: 4 servings.
What you need:
1 1/2 pound beef tenderloin
4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick)
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
3 large shallots, chopped (about 2/3 cup)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
2 cups canned beef broth
2 cups dry red wine
Ready, set, cook!
1. Cut tenderloin crosswise into 12 equal rounds. Pound beef rounds to
flatten to generous 1/4-inch thick medallions. Season lightly with
salt and pepper.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
Working in batches, sauté beef in skillet until brown on outside but still
pink in center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer beef to plate.
3. Add remaining butter to same skillet. Add garlic, shallots and thyme; sauté <br> until tender, about 3 minutes. Add flour; stir 1 minute.
4. Add broth and wine. Boil until saucethickens and is reduced to 1 1/4 cups,
stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes.
5. Return beef and any collected juices to sauce in skillet; heat through, about
1 minute. Transfer beef to plates, Spoon sauce over.
What you need:
1 1/2 pound beef tenderloin
4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick)
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
3 large shallots, chopped (about 2/3 cup)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
2 cups canned beef broth
2 cups dry red wine
Ready, set, cook!
1. Cut tenderloin crosswise into 12 equal rounds. Pound beef rounds to
flatten to generous 1/4-inch thick medallions. Season lightly with
salt and pepper.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
Working in batches, sauté beef in skillet until brown on outside but still
pink in center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer beef to plate.
3. Add remaining butter to same skillet. Add garlic, shallots and thyme; sauté <br> until tender, about 3 minutes. Add flour; stir 1 minute.
4. Add broth and wine. Boil until saucethickens and is reduced to 1 1/4 cups,
stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes.
5. Return beef and any collected juices to sauce in skillet; heat through, about
1 minute. Transfer beef to plates, Spoon sauce over.